Designer Ryan Roche’s approach to design has an innate sense of femininity and just the right amount of edge. Inspired by a childhood spent under the big skies of Idaho, the wild beauty of her home is where her love for color and texture originated. She has been called “the new queen of knitwear” as innovative construction really sets this designer apart from the pack. Case in point: her signature shade of blush that appears in every collection comes from a dye derived from avocado skins and pits that Ryan sources herself. Plus, all of their cashmere knits are produced by a women's cooperative in Nepal, providing the community a chance to support themselves in fair, safe conditions. Look to this New York-based gem for feminine silhouettes, a palette that favors pastels and elegant wardrobe heroes that are meant to last.